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Episode 11: Increase Engagement with Interactive Slides
Welcome back to Season 3 and Episode 11! We have been away from the recording studio for several weeks due to the COVID-19 Outbreak and today are excited to be recording our session from home. Thank you Zach and Asha for your production work behind the sc
Episode 10: Our Top 20 Chrome Extensions
Digital learners of all ages, students, teachers, parents can and dare we say, SHOULD extend the power of their Chrome browser by installing Extensions from the Chrome Web Store. In today’s episode, we are sharing our favorite extensions that fall into 4
Episode 9: D.E.A.L. Google Drive Challenge
There are many options for cloud storage but if you are a G Suite user, Google Drive should be your go to. Google Drive is of course your cloud storage but to make full use of your drive while keeping it organized, there are some tips and tricks that can
Episode 8: D.E.A.L. Google Drawings Challenge (with guest Tony Vincent)
In today's episode we welcome Google Drawing expert, Tony Vincent of Learning in Hand! His latest project, Shapegrams, engages learners as they gain proficiency in a multitude of digital skills. Get ready to dive into Google Drawings and accept our chal
Episode 7: D.E.A.L Screencast Challenge
Create instructional videos with ease using Screencastify! In today's episode, we share Screencastify's new features as well as ways to integrate screencasts into your instruction. Are you looking for more ways students can show Digital Evidence of Active
BONUS: Help with Shifting Your Work from the Office to Remote
As a global community, we are hearing of k12 schools, universities, and businesses, experiencing the impact of COVID-19 or more commonly known as the coronavirus. Many are staying connected through virtual communication. With this in mind, we are sharing
Episode 6: D.E.A.L. Google Forms Challenge
In today's episode we welcome Google Drawing expert, Tony Vincent of Learning in Hand! His latest project, Shapegrams, engages learners as they gain proficiency in a multitude of digital skills. Get ready to dive into Google Drawings and accept our chal
Episode 5: D.E.A.L. Google Sheets Challenge
In the world of education, data is huge. Using Google Sheets to collect and manage that data can be a real benefit for educators. Beyond that students can collect Science data, track their grades, and more. Today's challenge will have you manipulating som
Episode 4: D.E.A.L. Google Slides Challenge
Google Slides have features that can turn your presentation into more than just a presentation! Creating interactive slide presentations immerses the learner into the learning. Challenge 4 offers a template for getting started. Are you up to the challenge
Episode 3: D.E.A.L. Google Docs Challenge
Google Docs is probably one of the most used Google apps in the classroom. Although popular, many of the built-in features are unknown or overlooked. In this challenge, we discover some of those features that will increase productivity for educators and